Xenocys jessiae

(Xenocys jessiae)

Description

Xenocys jessiae is a species of grunt endemic to the Galapagos Islands where it is found along rocky slopes at depths from 3 to 18 m (9.8 to 59.1 ft). This species grows to 30 cm (12 in) TL. This species is the only known member of its genus.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Perciformes
Family:Haemulidae
Genus:Xenocys
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